Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
corporate lawyer
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 42 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
legal terminology
use consulting techniques
analyse enforceability
court procedures
analyse legal evidence
observe confidentiality
develop professional network
corporate law
legal research
provide legal advice
consult with business clients
interpret law
respond to enquiries
legal case management
protect client interests
negotiate lawyer's fee
present arguments persuasively
identify clients' needs
present legal arguments
compile legal documents
Optional & specialised skills
health care legislation
property law
analyse internal factors of companies
trace financial transactions
competition law
securities
commercial law
international law
detect financial crime
pharmaceutical legislation
tax legislation
moderate in negotiations
insolvency law
food legislation
contract law
ICT security legislation
financial statements
assess financial viability
negotiate in legal cases
manage contract disputes
air transport law
public auction procedures
railway law
subsidiary operations
media law
employment law
intellectual property law
legislation in agriculture
social security law
anti-dumping law
manage contracts
advise on legal compliance for participation in financial markets
mergers and acquisitions
provide legal advice on investments
copyright legislation
urban planning law
represent clients in courts
international trade
road transport legislation
interpret financial statements
joint ventures
environmental legislation
Other matches: lawyer · legal assistant · lawyer linguist · court jury coordinator · human rights officer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.